Friday, November 2
Kids Night Out
Saratoga Springs High School Gyms, 1 Blue Streaks Blvd., Saratoga Springs
6 – 8 p.m.
Help support the High School International History Club. Cost is only $10 per kid. Enjoy 2 hours of open gym and lots of fun. Dodgeball, basketball, movies and boardgames. All SSCSD elementary students welcome. Food will be sold in the cafeteria. Event to be supervised by SSCSD teachers, students and parents. For more information contact Mr. Scharpp at 518-587-6690 ext. 33315 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Saturday, November 3
Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair
Malta Community Center, 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Malta Department of Parks and Recreation will be hosting their annual Arts, Crafts and Gift Fair. Over 60 vendors will be on hand for your holiday shopping pleasure. This highly attended show has free admission and free parking. Call the center at 518-899-4411 for additional information.
Defensive Driving Class
First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
New York State approved. Save 10 percent on your base auto insurance for the next three years and receive up to four points off your driving record according to New York State Department of Motor Vehicle guidelines. Fee is $35. Bring a friend and fee is $30 each. A portion of the fee goes to First Baptist Church. Registration is required and can be made by calling Ray Frankoski at 518-286-3788.
Tang Family Saturdays – Puppets on the Move
Tang Museum, Skidmore Campus 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs
2 – 3:30 p.m.
We will look at the elaborate puppets by artist Karl Wirsum in 3-D Doings: The Imagist Object in Chicago Art, 1964-1980, and then create our own moving puppets using paper cut outs, fasteners, fabric, markers, buttons, and various embellishments. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions. Programs include a brief tour of a current Tang exhibition followed by a hands-on art activity. Free and open to the public. Reservations are strongly suggested. For reservations and information, call 518-580-8080.
Annual Ham Harvest Supper
Old Saratoga Reformed Church, Corner of Pearl and Burgoyne St., Schuylerville
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Menu: Baked ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, squash, green beans, Dutch Kraut, rolls and butter, homemade apple and pumpkin pies, beverages. Price for adults is $10, $5 for children 5-12 and free for children under 5. Take-outs are available. Reservations are recommended by calling the church at 518-695-3479 between Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – Noon.
Sunday, November 4
Breakfast Buffet
Saratoga-Wilton Elks, 1 Elks Lane, Rt. 9, Saratoga Springs
8:30 – 11 a.m.
Now featuring eggs to order, fruit cocktail, French toast, pancakes, potatoes, breakfast sausage and ham, corned beef hash, sausage gravy and biscuits, scrambled eggs, eggs benedict, juice, coffee and tea. Donation Requested: Adults $10, Seniors and Military (active/retired with ID card) $9, Children 5 - 12 $8, Under 5 free, Take-outs $10. Call 518-584-2585 for more information.
10th Annual ‘Only the Best’ Bridal Show
National Museum of Dance, 99 S. Broadway, Saratoga Springs
11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The Museum’s goal is to provide our guests with superior resources to enhance their special day with a highly specialized group of area wedding professionals. Registration required. For more information, visit www.dancemuseum.org/events or call 518-584-2225.
Memorial Service for Tree of Life Synagogue
Congregation Shaara Tfille/Jewish Community Center, 84 Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs
5 p.m.
To honor the victims of the Tree of Life Synagogue shooting we will hold a Memorial Service. Our synagogue will be collecting donations for the Tree of Life Synagogue Victims Fund. Through this effort, we hope to express our support and condolences to the victims’ families. Please join us as we gather together in solidarity and support them in their time of need.
Third Annual Veteran’s Ball
Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs
5 – 9 p.m.
The Third Annual Veterans Ball is a forum to honor our veterans. It is a fundraiser for Veterans and Community Housing Coalition to continue to provide housing and support services to homeless veterans. Live music by the Joey Thomas Big Band will provide a forum for dancing while enjoy-ing dinner, silent auction, raffles and a ceremony honoring Veterans from each Branch and various conflicts, WWII Veterans and a fallen hero. Valet parking. $100 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.veterans-ball.info or contact Janet at 518-885-0091.
Monday, November 5
Saratoga’s Annual Restaurant Week
Various locations throughout Saratoga County
11 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Enjoy Saratoga’s original Restaurant Week from November 5-11. Get a 3-Course dinner for just $20 or $30 plus tax and tip at participating Saratoga County restaurants. Some participating restaurants are additionally offering lunch specials for just $10 plus tax and tip. Start off with your choice of an appetizer or salad, then choose from a menu of delicious entrees, and top it off with a decadent dessert. For participating restaurants and menus, visit www.discoversaratoga.org/restaurant-week/participating-restaurants.
Tuesday, November 6
Election Day Chili Feast
The Malta Ridge United Methodist Church,729 Malta Avenue Extension, Malta Ridge
11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The menu will feature chili, salad, rolls, and cookies for dessert. Eat-in or take-out is available. Donation is $8. For additional information or directions please call the Church at 518-581-0210.
Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit Dinner
Charlton Freehold Presbyterian Church, 768 Charlton Rd, Ballston Lake
4 – 6:30 p.m.
Eat in or take out Chicken ‘n’ Biscuit, gravy, mixes vegetables, cranberry sauce, beverage, variety of cakes for dessert. Adults: $10; Age 5-10 $5; Under Age 5: Free. Come for a great Election Day meal.20 percent of proceeds will be donated to Galway Food Pantry.
Wednesday, November 7
Guided Mindful Meditation
Saratoga Springs Public Library, Susman Room
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Take a break from the daily grind and clear your mind with guided Mindful Meditation led by pro-fessionals from One Roof Holistic Health Center. Sessions are free and open to the public and will be held on the first and third Wednesday of each month. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call 518-584-7860, ext. 205.
Digestive Health Discussion
Join us on Tuesday, November 6 at AAC Family Wellness Centers, located at 402 Rowland St., Ballston Spa for a discussion on digestive health and the relationship it has with your overall health. Learn about how to promote a healthy gut with some general recommendations that work with everyday life. Hosted by Wellness Coaches of Market America. Call to reserve your seat 518-363-0202.
Thursday, November 8
Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series
Saratoga Springs Public Library, H. Dutcher Community Room, Saratoga Springs
Noon – 1 p.m.
“Universal Preservation Hall: The Road to Opening Night & Beyond.” If you’ve been following UPH, you won’t want to miss this interesting photo presentation with Campaign Director Teddy Foster. In this informative session, you will learn about UPH’s history and how it was saved from demolition. We will move quickly to its current construction status and plans for year-round programming commencing in early 2020. UPH will reopen as a state-of-the-art cultural center for the performing arts and community events right here in the heart of Saratoga Springs. For more information, contact the Saratoga Heritage Area Visitor Center, 297 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 518-587-3241.
Upcoming Meetings
Wednesday, November 7
The Olde Saratoga Seniors Meeting
Town Hall, Spring St., Schuylerville
Noon
It will be a casserole luncheon. Please bring a dish to pass. All veterans invited. New members welcome. For more information contact Pat at 518-338-2329.
